DE102006010070B4 - Vehicle with a vehicle storage cover and a sensor device - Google Patents

Abstract

Vehicle (1) with a vehicle storage space cover (2) for a vehicle storage space of a movable vehicle part (30), in particular a folding or folding top, the vehicle storage space cover (2) having a first working end position (3c) in which the vehicle storage space is open and in which Position the movable vehicle part (30) can be moved out of the storage space from a first rest position, and wherein the vehicle storage space cover (2) is at least one further end-of-work position (net, characterized in that the vehicle comprises a sensor device (6, 7) that with the Sensor device (6, 7) a partial movement space or an entire movement space (4) of the vehicle storage space cover (2) can be monitored, and that the sensor device (6, 7) for monitoring the movement space (11) in a first mode and for detecting an object in one Surrounding space (12) of the vehicle (1) can be switched into a second mode.

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle with a vehicle storage space cover for a vehicle storage space of a movable vehicle part and a sensor device. In addition, a method for adjusting a vehicle storage space cover for a vehicle storage space is presented.

When driving in or out of an adjustable folding or folding roof of a vehicle, there is a risk that a person is trapped between the parts of the vehicle displaced relative to one another when driving in or out. For this reason, the document notes EP 1 354 740 A1 a protection device on a vehicle with a folding or folding top, which detects a movable object in a jam-vulnerable sub-environment of the top and outputs a corresponding control signal to a control of the folding or folding top. In this way, damage to the top or injury to a person should be prevented. In addition, the protective device can be designed to monitor at least one clamping region of the top compartment lid that is prone to jamming.

The disadvantage of a protective device according to the document EP 1 354 740 A1 lies in the fact that this provides no effective protection against a collision accident by an obstacle in the movement space of moving during the insertion and / or extension folding top compartment lid.

DE 10 2004 00 3075 A1 describes a special sensor for detecting a successful or impending contact of a body part with an obstacle during the opening and closing of a top. The special sensor is an additional sensor that increases the cost and weight of a vehicle.

In DE 102 32 413 A1 For example, a method and apparatus for adjusting a movable vehicle part is described. In this case, a control unit checks a monitoring area for an interfering object by means of distance, motion sensors or camera images, which can also be used as sensors for parking. A disadvantage of the arrangement below

Use of the parking sensors is that the space monitored by the sensor device is greater than the movement space of a vehicle storage space cover, so that obstacles outside the movement space are also detected by the sensor device.

In some vehicles, it is known to complete a folding or folding roof itself through a vehicle storage cover. To remove the folding or folding roof from the folded or folded position, the vehicle storage cover must first be opened. In addition to anti-pinch protection, this opening must also ensure that no objects located in the travel area of the vehicle compartment cover, as well as the cover itself, are damaged. This applies in particular if the activation takes place from the passenger compartment itself, for example from the position of the driver's seat, from which the travel range of the vehicle storage compartment cover can not be completely seen.

The object of the present invention is therefore to find a better monitoring and protection option for a vehicle storage space cover of a vehicle storage space.

The object is achieved by a vehicle with a vehicle storage space cover for a vehicle storage space of a movable vehicle part and a sensor device, wherein the vehicle storage space cover has at least two working end positions in which the vehicle storage space is opened. The movable vehicle part is, in particular, a body part arranged in the vehicle body, such as a folding or folding top, which can be extended or retracted depending on the driver's request. In a first Arbeitsendposition the vehicle storage space cover the storage space is open and the folding or folding top is moved out of the vehicle to cover the passenger compartment. The vehicle storage space cover has at least one further working end position, in the position of which the storage space is open. In this position, for example, a vehicle user is granted access to a trunk. The vehicle further has a sensor device with which a partial movement space or an entire movement space of the vehicle storage space cover can be monitored. As working end positions, the maximum opening positions of the vehicle storage space cover are understood. Here, the sensor device for detecting an object in a first region in a first mode and at least in a second region in a second mode switchable. For example, there is the possibility that the sensor device is designed in the first mode as a safety device for a vehicle storage space cover so that it outputs an object detection signal only when detecting an object in the pivot space of the vehicle storage space cover. However, if the sensor device is operated as a component of a parking aid in the second mode, it also provides the detection of an object outside of the movement space Vehicle storage cover a corresponding signal ready. It is also possible that the opening of the vehicle storage compartment cover during a vehicle movement, such as a rolling back of the vehicle, is not activated. In this case, the detection range of the pivoting movement would additionally move laterally and could lead to an unwanted, possibly unmonitorable impact collision.

The in the publication EP 1 354 740 A1 presented guard does not monitor the entire movement space of the vehicle storage space cover, but only the area in which a movable object can be trapped in a movement of the vehicle storage space cover or another object can be damaged. It thus ensures only inadequate protection with respect to a collision accident of the vehicle storage space cover. In contrast, in a vehicle according to the invention with a vehicle storage space cover, the sensor device monitors the entire movement space of the vehicle storage space cover. Here, the entire movement space of the vehicle storage space cover is understood to mean a pivot space which the vehicle storage space cover passes through during an opening process of the storage space cover. The vehicle bin cover moves from an opening position to an opening position during an opening time interval, and returns to an opening position after opening or closing the vehicle part from an opening position. By monitoring the entire movement space during the operations enumerated here, it is possible to prevent the vehicle storage space cover from being hit against an obstacle during the entry or exit operation.

The vehicle storage space cover further has the well-known function of a trunk lid, wherein at least the end positions and possibly also the opening path of the vehicle storage space cover when opening the storage space to access the trunk, another than when opening the storage space cover to a folding or folding top extend. Thus, the storage space cover has at least two opening mechanisms and paths. The access opening to the storage space is directed towards the passenger compartment for extending the top, whereas the access opening of the storage space in order to reach the so-called trunk, is usually directed to the vehicle rear.

In this case, a current monitoring space and / or a monitoring distance of the sensor device may be dependent on the position of the vehicle storage space cover. The monitored from a certain time by the sensor device monitoring space shifts in this case during the adjustment of the vehicle storage space cover such that it integrated over the extension or extension time results in the entire range of motion of the vehicle storage space cover. It is also possible that the sensor can monitor or monitor the entire travel path in one position. It is important that the sensor device at a certain time watching the room, which should pass through the vehicle storage space cover in an immediately following time interval. This avoids collisions with and damage to objects and living things.

If the sensor is arranged, for example, in the vehicle storage space cover, it is conceivable that the monitoring space is reduced or restricted to the end position. A substantially adjacent to a working end position of the vehicle storage space cover object thus does not lead to a warning signal, since the object position is not reached by the storage space cover. In this case, the monitoring area of the sensor installed in the storage space cover depends on the position of the storage space cover. It is also possible and equivalent to detect the entire monitoring area with the sensor device, but only to look at or filter out the relevant signal area in the interstitial space.

In one embodiment of the invention, it is also proposed that the sensor device for monitoring at least one partial movement space of the vehicle storage space cover can be activated as a function of a predetermined time and / or position of the vehicle storage space cover. Since the movement speed of the cover is substantially known, it is possible to deduce a position of the cover with the associated time dependence.

An impact accident between a vehicle stowage compartment cover and an obstacle often occurs in situations where the vehicle stowage compartment cover, such as a trunk lid and / or a top compartment lid, traverses a location area that is difficult to see for a driver. This problem occurs, for example, if the vehicle storage compartment cover projects laterally out of the parking area of the vehicle in a position area or has a height that is lower than the lower edge of the rear area, which is generally visible by the driver. For this reason, it makes sense to activate the sensor device for monitoring of a partial movement space of the vehicle storage space cover in such a position of the vehicle storage space cover. This can also be done by the sensor device at a predetermined time after a first displacement of the vehicle storage space cover is activated from its closed position. The predetermined time in this case is based on the time interval in which the vehicle storage space cover passes through the movement space that is still clearly manageable for the driver. The partial movement space of the vehicle storage space cover which is monitored by the sensor device is a pivot space of at least part of the vehicle storage space cover which is traversed during a predetermined time interval. This is preferably an impact-prone part of the vehicle storage space cover. It is also possible that the sensor device is activated to monitor different Teilbewegungsräume at different times. It is also conceivable that different sensors for monitoring different subspaces, possibly with a time delay, are used or activated.

The sensor device can be arranged stationary (coordinate system of the vehicle) in direct contact with the vehicle storage compartment cover and / or in the body which can not be moved or moved in the sense of the application. In this case, it is possible, for example, to arrange at least one subassembly of the sensor device in or close to a bumper of the vehicle. In this way, the sensor device can also be used well as a parking aid.

If the sensor device is operated as a protective device for a vehicle stowage compartment cover, for example a convertible top compartment lid, a first control signal for activating a warning signal output device can be provided when an object is detected by the sensor device. The warning signal output device can then generate an optical and / or acoustic and / or haptic warning signal. In this way, a driver can quickly inform about an obstacle in the movement space of his top compartment lid. If the vehicle storage compartment cover is automatically adjusted, the adjustment can be stopped when a warning signal is issued. The haptic warning signal is preferably fed into the operating element for extending and retracting the storage space cover.

As an alternative or in addition thereto, the sensor device can provide a second control signal to a control device of the vehicle storage compartment cover and / or to a control device of the movable vehicle part. The control device controls the movement of the vehicle storage compartment cover after receiving the second control signal in this case so that a collision of the vehicle storage space cover with the detected obstacle is prevented.

Furthermore, the vehicle storage compartment cover may comprise a lighting device, in particular a vehicle rear light, a receiving device, in particular a radio and / or GPS antenna, an image recording device, in particular a camera and / or a sensor device, in particular an ultrasonic sensor. It is particularly advantageous if, in this case, the vehicle storage space cover is protected against a collision accident with an obstacle overlooked by the driver before moving out of the vehicle storage space cover. This can prevent the listed devices, which are usually sensitive electrical or electronic devices are damaged by an impact with an object.

Likewise, the vehicle storage compartment cover can be movable in at least one position, which lies at least partially outside a lateral, front, rear, lower and / or upper boundary of the rest of the vehicle. The vehicle storage space cover then projects out of the remaining components of the vehicle in the respective spatial direction. For example, the vehicle storage cover is moved out in operation over the rear edge of the vehicle storage space. For such a vehicle storage space cover, it is particularly important that it is protected according to the invention from being hit with an obstacle.

Also proposed is a parking aid device for a vehicle having a sensor device with which an object in an ambient space of the vehicle can be detected and a corresponding control signal can be output, the sensor device being switchable to a mode for monitoring a movement space of a vehicle storage compartment cover, and wherein the movement space is a genuine one Is part of the environmental space. Thus, the parking aid device can be advantageously used in an otherwise unused state by the storage space cover. The storage space cover can be operated only at standstill of the vehicle. Since the possibility exists that the parking aid device does not monitor the entire travel path of the storage space cover or the partial route to be monitored, depending on the installation locations of the parking sensors used, in this case additional sensors for the parking aid device are to be added, which then cover the necessary monitoring space.

This makes it possible to equip a vehicle with a parking aid device while avoiding high additional costs with a protection device for a vehicle storage space cover.

Preferably, the movement space of the storage space cover as a portion of the Environment of the vehicle formed. A parking aid device can be obtained, for example, by switching the detection range of the sensor devices. In this case, the signalable as a gate time detection time of the reflection signals is reduced.

A further possibility for preventing a collision accident between a vehicle stowage compartment cover and an obstacle is a method according to the invention for adjusting a vehicle stowage compartment cover for a vehicle stowage compartment of a moveable vehicle part by monitoring at least one collision-prone moving space of the vehicle stowage compartment cover, providing a corresponding sensor signal and controlling the vehicle stowage compartment cover as a function of the sensor signal. Furthermore, in the present invention, a method for adjusting a vehicle storage space cover for a vehicle storage space by monitoring a traversed in a predetermined time interval part movement space of the vehicle storage space cover, providing a corresponding sensor signal and controlling the vehicle storage space cover in response to the sensor signal presented. The vehicle storage space cover is thereby moved into a first working end position, in the position of which the movable vehicle part can be moved out of the storage space from a first rest position. The cover also has a further working end position, in the position of the storage space is opened. Thus, abutment accidents can be prevented by an overlooked by the driver obstacle in the movement space of the top compartment lid on the inventive method. The method may be carried out such that the movement of the storage space cover is monitored in only one working end position, preferably in the position from which the storage space cover can be moved out of the vehicle. The method can also be designed to additionally monitor the safe opening of the boot deck, ie the method of the storage space cover in the second working end position. For this purpose, the sensors are actuated by the sensor device with other monitoring parameters or the sensor signals are evaluated with other limit values or altogether other sensors are switched on or off.

The present invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

1 a vehicle with a top compartment fuse according to the invention; and

2 a reaction of the convertible top compartment insurance according to the invention when detecting an obstacle.

The following embodiments illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention.

In 1 is a vehicle 1 with a top compartment lid 2 shown. The top compartment lid is different 2 from an ordinary trunk lid in that it has a storage space of a movable vehicle part 30 , For example, a convertible roof or a folding roof, the vehicle 1 covered. In order to be able to extend or retract the convertible roof, the one from the top compartment lid 2 concealed storage space can be opened. This is the soft top compartment lid 2 from a closed position 3a in a middle position 3b and further into a maximum opening position 3c (first work end position) postponed. The vehicle storage space is in the first working end position 3c opened to the passenger compartment in order to cover the passenger compartment after the extension of the convertible or folding roof. When opening the storage compartment, the top compartment lid passes through 2 an entire range of movement 4 wherein the vehicle bin cover has a first working end position 3c reached. After reaching this final work position 3c The convertible or folding roof can be extended.

As a driver of the vehicle 1 at least parts of the movement space 4 From the driver's seat can overlook poor, there is a risk that the top compartment lid 2 while moving from the closed position 3a in the maximum, first opening position 3c (first working end position) abuts against an overlooked object. However, it is often difficult for a driver to determine the distance of his vehicle 1 to correctly estimate to an object in the immediate vicinity. So it stands out in the example 1 the obstacle 5 so close to the vehicle 1 that a person in the driver's seat can hardly estimate the kicking risk.

For this reason, the vehicle points 1 a top compartment fuse on. This includes two sensor devices 6 and 7 , The first sensor device 6 is right on the top compartment lid 2 arranged. The second sensor device 7 is located below the bumper 8th of the vehicle 1 , The two sensor devices 6 and 7 are arranged to each other so that during a movement of the top compartment lid 2 the entire movement space 4 of the top compartment lid 2 through the sensor devices 6 and 7 is monitorable. In this case, the current monitoring space of the sensor device changes 6 during the movement by the attachment of the sensor device 6 on the top compartment lid 2 , The monitoring space of the sensor device 7 remains at standstill of the vehicle 1 even during a movement of the top compartment lid 2 unchanged over time.

As an alternative to the two sensor devices 6 and 7 out 1 it is also possible only one sensor device 6 or 7 to be used for the top compartment protection. It is also possible, in addition to the sensor devices 6 and 7 even more sensor components close to the top compartment lid 2 of the vehicle 1 to install. Thus, a further sensor device, for example, at a sensor position 9 at the bottom of the soft top compartment lid 2 or body-mounted at a sensor position 10 be attached. In this case, an additional sensor device ensures at the sensor position 10 the possibility of closing the top compartment lid 2 a foreign object between the body and the top compartment lid 2 capture. In this way, a trapping accident, for example, in case of accidental in-line of a person, prevent. The sensor devices 6 and 7 , as well as all other sensor devices proposed here, can be designed to detect an object capacitively, inductively, optically and / or via sound waves. The sensor devices can be designed such that their detection range is different or can be changed differently.

If a trailer hitch is attached to the vehicle, it may be necessary to open the convertible top compartment lid when the hitch is in place, extended or unfolded 2 in the first working end position 3c be locked or only after confirmation again (for example, by double operation of the control element to open the soft top compartment lid 2 etc.) are released. When opening the soft top compartment lid 2 with attached trailer hitch there is a risk that the lid could collide with the hitch itself or an object attached to it (trailer, bike rack, etc.).

By example out 1 be in a driver request of the convertible top operation, for example, a retraction or extension of a convertible or folding roof, the two sensor devices 6 and 7 activated before a movement of the top. But according to the invention it is also possible, the sensor devices 6 and 7 only in a predetermined position of the top compartment lid 2 , for example in the middle position 3b , to activate. Also in this way can be a bumping the top compartment lid 2 to prevent an object, since the risk of initiation is greatest when at least a part of the top compartment lid 2 is moved in a poorly visible for the driver area. This is the case when the top compartment lid 2 from the middle position 3b in the maximum opening position 3c (first working end position) moves.

It is also possible, the sensor devices 6 and 7 only after a certain period of time after starting a movement of the top compartment lid 2 from his closed position 3a to activate. The length of the time span is matched in this case to the period of time which passes through a part of the compartment still clearly manageable for the driver through the top compartment lid 2 occupies.

The top compartment fuse off 1 is designed so that when detecting an object within the movement space 4 the movement of the top compartment lid 2 is stopped immediately. The soft top compartment lid 2 then remains in the position in which the object has been detected until the driver makes an input with respect to the further direction of movement of the folding-top compartment lid 2 confirmed. To the driver on the detection of the object in the movement space 4 of the top compartment lid 2 to alert you will be a warning signal to the driver of the vehicle 1 initiated. In 1 This is an acoustic signal that is output via a radio with associated speakers. Also an optical signaling on a radio or navigation display is possible. Alternatively, there is also a flashing or flashing signal on the dashboard of the vehicle 1 or a haptic signal on the control element for activating the retraction or extension of the top.

The sensor device 7 the top compartment fuse is additionally designed so that it can be used as a parking aid. Will the sensor device 7 in a first mode before a movement of the soft top compartment lid 2 activated, so gives the sensor device 7 an object detection signal only when an object within the distance range 11 was recorded. In the example off 1 becomes concerning the obstacle 5 no warning signal is activated because the obstacle 5 outside the distance range 11 lies. If an object is within the distance range 11 from the sensor device 7 detected, so there is a speaker assembly of the vehicle 1 a warning tone to warn the driver.

Is the sensor device 7 however, activated as a parking aid in a second mode, so there is an output of an object detection signal upon detection of an object within the distance range 12 , Here is the distance range 12 significantly larger than the distance range 11 , In addition, this varies from the sensor device 7 output object detection signal with the distance of the detected object from the vehicle 1 , Is an object in the distance range 13 detected, so gives the sensor device 7 a first object detection signal. The loudspeaker arrangement responds to this first detection signal with the output of a continuous tone. If, however, an object, such as the obstacle 5 , in the distance area 14 detected, so gives the sensor device 7 a second object detection signal. The speaker arrangement of the vehicle 1 responds to this second object detection signal with the output of an interval tone with a predetermined, possibly distance-dependent frequency. An intermittent tone at a lower frequency outputs the speaker assembly when an object is within the range of distance 15 from the sensor device 7 was recorded. Even lower is the frequency of the interval sound if an object is within the distance range 16 from the sensor device 7 was recorded.

In 2 is the entire movement 17 of the top compartment lid 2 in a first working end position 3c of the vehicle 1 during an entry or exit operation of an in 2 not shown Kabriodachs shown. It is immaterial whether the convertible roof before the movement described here 17 in retracted or extended state.

At a certain time 18 the retraction or extension of the Kabriodachs is started. The top compartment protection of the soft top compartment lid automatically becomes effective 2 activated. The on the top compartment lid 2 attached, in 2 not shown sensor devices 6 and 7 start with the monitoring. If no object is detected, then the movement of the soft top compartment lid 2 from the closed position 3a started out.

In the time interval from the time 18 at the time 19 moves the soft top compartment lid 2 from the closed position 3a in the middle position 3b and further into the maximum opening position 3c (first working end position). At the time 19 is then while the top compartment lid 2 in the maximum opening position 3c is located, the convertible roof on or extended. In another time interval between the time 19 and the time 20 moves the soft top compartment lid 2 from its maximum opening position 3c over the middle position 3b back to the closed position 3a back.

However, the driver has the option of using his inputs, the movement 17 of the top compartment lid 2 to control how this goes about choices 21 and 22 is shown. So the driver can in the time interval from the time 18 at the time 19 the extension movement of the top compartment lid 2 from the closed position 3a to the first maximum opening position 3c undo. Likewise, the driver by driving an input element retracting the top compartment lid 2 from the maximum opening position 3c in the closed position 3a undo. The soft top compartment lid 2 remains in this case in the maximum opening position 3c until the driver makes an entry to close the top compartment lid 2 confirmed.

In the example off 2 the top compartment fuse is designed so that when detecting an object in the movement space 4 of the top compartment lid 2 the movement process 17 corrected. As a result, this top compartment protection differs from the 1 , which upon detection of an object only a standstill of the top compartment lid 2 triggers.

Is from the hood-box fuse 2 during the time interval from the time 18 until the time 19 an object in the movement space 4 of the top compartment lid 2 The top compartment fuse controls the movement of the top compartment lid 2 automatically so that the soft top compartment lid 2 in the direction of movement back to the closed position 3a withdrawal begins. When detecting an object between the top compartment lid 2 and the body of the vehicle 1 during the time interval from the time 19 at the time 20 the convertible top compartment lock drives the top compartment lid 2 back to the maximum opening position 3c back, as determined by the direction of movement 24 outlined.

The soft top compartment lid 2 leaves the position 3a in which the storage space is covered, even in a second working end position 3d , either manually or automatically, move. If the top compartment lid 2 in the second working end position 3d is the storage space at the rear as known from the prior art vehicle trunk openings accessible.

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Claims (11)

Vehicle ( 1 ) with a vehicle storage cover ( 2 ) for a vehicle storage space one movable vehicle part ( 30 ), in particular a folding or folding top, wherein the vehicle storage space cover ( 2 ) a first working end position ( 3c ), in which the vehicle storage space is open and in its position, the movable vehicle part ( 30 ) is moved out of the storage space from a first rest position, and wherein the vehicle storage space cover ( 2 ) at least one further working end position ( 3d ), in the position of the storage space is opened, characterized in that the vehicle is a sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) includes that with the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) a partial movement space or an entire movement space ( 4 ) of the vehicle storage cover ( 2 ) is monitorable, and that the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) for monitoring the movement space ( 11 ) into a first mode and to capture an object in an environment space ( 12 ) of the vehicle ( 1 ) is switchable to a second mode. Vehicle ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein a current monitoring space of the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) and / or a monitoring distance of the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) depending on the position ( 3a to 3d ) of the vehicle storage cover ( 2 ). Vehicle ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) for monitoring at least one partial movement space of the vehicle storage space cover ( 2 ) depending on a given time and / or position ( 3a to 3d ) of the vehicle storage cover ( 2 ) is activated. Vehicle ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an activation of the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) together with an activation of the movable vehicle part ( 30 ) takes place immediately or after a defined period of time. Vehicle ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) in direct contact with the vehicle storage compartment cover ( 2 ) and / or is fixed in the body. Vehicle ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ), a first control signal for activating a warning signal output device can be provided, and wherein the warning signal output device generates an optical and / or acoustic and / or haptic warning signal on the basis of this control signal. Vehicle ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) a second control signal to a control device of the vehicle storage space cover ( 2 ) and / or to a control device of the movable vehicle part ( 30 ). Vehicle ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vehicle storage space cover ( 2 ) comprises a lighting device, in particular a vehicle tail lamp, a receiving device, in particular a radio and / or GPS antenna, an image recording device, in particular a camera and / or a sensor device, in particular an ultrasonic sensor. Vehicle ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vehicle storage space cover ( 2 ) in at least one position ( 3b . 3c . 3d ) which is partially movable outside a lateral, front, rear, lower and / or upper boundary of the rest of the vehicle ( 1 ) lies. Parking assistance device of a vehicle ( 1 ) with a sensor device ( 7 ), with which an object ( 5 ) in one Environmental space ( 12 ) of the vehicle ( 1 ), in particular in a rear-side environment space, can be detected, characterized in that the sensor device ( 7 ) into a first mode for monitoring a movement space ( 11 ) a vehicle storage cover ( 2 ) is switchable, wherein the movement space ( 11 ) a real part of the environment space ( 12 ), and that the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) for detecting an object in an environment space ( 12 ) of the vehicle ( 1 ) is switchable to a second mode. Method for adjusting a vehicle storage compartment cover ( 2 ) for a vehicle storage space of a movable vehicle part ( 30 ), in particular a folding or folding top, wherein the vehicle storage space cover ( 2 ) into a first working end position ( 3c ) is moved, in whose position the movable vehicle part ( 30 ) is moved out of the storage space from a first rest position, and wherein the vehicle storage space cover ( 2 ) at least in another work end position ( 3d ) is movable or is moved, in the position of the storage space is opened, wherein at least one impact-prone movement space ( 4 ) of the vehicle storage cover ( 2 ) is monitored, characterized in that by a sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) for monitoring a movement space ( 4 ) a sensor signal is provided that the vehicle storage cover ( 2 ) is controlled in dependence of the sensor signal, and that the sensor device ( 6 . 7 ) for monitoring the movement space ( 11 ) into a first mode and to capture an object in an environment space ( 12 ) of the vehicle ( 1 ) is switched to a second mode.

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